Podcasts about Larian Studios

Episode 340 where we talk the Switch 2 Saga, Super Smash Bros, Passing an IP to a different studio, artificial scarcity, A homage to Tailspin, and more! Join the conversation with us LIVE every Monday on twitch.tv/2nerdsinapod at 9pm CST. Viewer questions/business inquiries can be sent to 2nerdsinapodcast@gmail.com Follow us on twitter @2NerdsInAPod for gaming […]

In the 17th episode of AnsweRED Podcast, our hosts, Sebastian Kalemba and Paweł Burza, are joined by Alena Dubrovina, Art Director at Larian Studios and Émilie Beauchamp, Associate Art Director at WB Games Montréal. Not only did we hear about their professional experience working on projects like Baldur's Gate 3 or Gotham Knights, but also about the role of an Art Director in the game dev industry.

In this episode, we explore some of the biggest gaming industry updates and discussions. Bethesda's Todd Howard names Tetris and Pac-Man as the most important games of all time, while citing Super Mario Bros. and Doom as the most influential. Meanwhile, Hazelight's Josef Fares has already started work on his next project following the success of Split Fiction, reaffirming the studio's strong relationship with EA. Larian Studios' CEO Swen Vincke pushes back against claims that single-player games are dying, asserting that they simply need to be good. Lastly, former Black Ops 3 director Jason Blundell is leading Sony's new first-party studio, Dark Outlaw Games, promising exciting projects ahead. Leave a LIKE and a comment, thanks for watching/listening!-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------PODCAST ►► https://anchor.fm/m2podcastAMAZON Music ► https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/091902c3-b83b-487c-8fe7-4c96787434fe/M2-PodcastAPPLE ► https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1531832410BREAKER ► https://www.breaker.audio/m2-podcast-2CASTRO ► https://castro.fm/podcast/6f69d373-d879-46d9-9f1c-bcf7c4bf1741GOOGLE ► https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8zNTYwNWZiMC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==OVERCAST ► https://overcast.fm/itunes1531832410/m2-podcastPOCKETCASTS ► https://pca.st/5jghvf6eRADIOPUBLIC ► https://radiopublic.com/m2-podcast-GMZkY4SPOTIFY ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VedhO03IRoHERJqF6Sy87STICHER ► https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/m2-podcastTUNEIN ► http://tun.in/pj3ZI #podcastJOIN THE DISCORD! ►► https://discord.gg/Kp5Gre6FOLLOW THE TWITTER! ►►https://twitter.com/m2_podcastKyleHeath Socials:TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/mrjkheathMadMikeWillEatU Socials:TWITTER ►► https://twitter.com/madmikewilleatu

On continue sur Baldur's Gate 3 avec l'acte 2 et l'acte 3 et on wrap up notre expérience à la fin de ces 5 heures sur un énorme jeu de la gang de Larian Studios. Un retour de hiatus en force et on se dirige rapidement vers la saison 8. Nous serons live le Lundi le 10 Mars 2025 à 20h sur notre chaîne Youtube pour dévoiler les jeux de la prochaine saison avec une bonne vieille liste classique !Ici : https://www.youtube.com/@legrandrattrapage Merci à la gang du père à Will qui supporte le podcast sur Patreon https://www.patreon.com/legrandrattrapageLe Grand Rattrapage est un podcast où William Fradette et Josni Bélanger se tapent enfin les jeux vidéos qu'ils ont mis de côté depuis des années. En plus de partager leur expérience avec le jeu, ils se penchent sur sa création et son héritage.Aussi sur: Youtube - www.youtube.com/@legrandrattrapage Discord - https://discord.gg/UtX7utt98MTiktok - tiktok.com/@legrandrattrapageInstagram - instagram.com/le_grand_rattrapageAnimation 3D par GeneralMillsMusique par N'Doro : https://soundcloud.com/yarindoro

What if your customer support wasn't just about fixing problems—but actually informed your approach to content strategy?In this episode, Austin geeks out over Baldur's Gate 3 (because what other video game has 7,000 different possible endings?

We're back with Season Three! In this season opener, we dive deep into the relationship between UI/UX design and storytelling with Kat Craig, a talented UI/UX designer who has contributed to some major titles in the gaming world. Kat walks us through her career journey—from graphic design to breaking into the gaming industry—and shares how the user interface and user experience impact player immersion, engagement, and emotional connection to the game's narrative. We discuss the importance of creating seamless experiences for players, how UI elements can be used to enhance storytelling (think of games like Fallout with diegetic UI elements), and how to balance complexity with accessibility. Kat also shares her insights on collaborating with other disciplines—narrative, art, and design teams—to ensure that the player's journey through a game is intuitive and enriching. Key Takeaways: The essential role of UI/UX design in enhancing narrative experience. How the graphical design elements and environmental design can amplify storytelling. Insights into the balance between complexity and accessibility for diverse player bases. Real-world examples from Kat's work, including contributions to Larian Studios' Baldur's Gate 3. How networking, internships, and personal projects can help aspiring designers break into the industry. If you're a storyteller, game designer, or just someone curious about the behind-the-scenes work in game development, this episode will offer valuable insights that bridge the gap between design and narrative. Kat's Links:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -> ⁠⁠ArtStation -> ⁠⁠Website/Portfolio -> Instagram -> Facebook The Corner of Story and Game: -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -> Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠gerald@storyandgame.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

As expected, the Xbox Developer_Direct is set to arrive soon and it will boast four games. Those titles are South Of Midnight, DOOM: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and a mysterious fourth game that's rumored to be from a "legendary Japanese IP." Naturally, the Dukes have many guesses about that, but also if there will the be usual fifth game that shows up like it has since Developer Direct became a thing. We won't have to wait long to find out. What we'll need to wait a while for is if Xbox will survive beyond 2030. No, that's not hyperbole. Outlet The Information reports that the Xbox business was set to shutdown in 2021 unless Game Pass subscriptions went up. What the rest of the write-up depicts are spooky times for the Green Team as it seems more and more like these moves by Xbox are more for survivability. Oblivion Remake continues to be a horribly kept secret, so we get into some new gameplay details on that, and also into what's going on with Ubisoft as Assassin's Creed Shadows sees another delay. You can get all of that, plus your weekly throat coat, all here on Defining Duke! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:26:02 - Bombshell report on Xbox's financials 0:53:47 - Final Fantasy 7 to Xbox 0:55:34 - Marvel Rivals revenue on Xbox 0:58:50 - Unannounced Bethesda game listed on a French retailer 1:08:20 - Why Starfield did not have gore and dismemberment 1:11:10 - Assassin's Creed: Shadows delayed to March 20th 1:21:52 - Larian Studios goes dark 1:22:29 - Blood Of Dawnwalker reveal 1:24:08 - Godfall developer Counterplay has reportedly shut down 1:26:32 - Smite 2 goes free to play 1:31:33 - What We're Playing 1:56:00 - Avowed gut-check 2:04:06 - Game reveal nerves 2:25:32 - Xbox Developer Direct 2:50:48 - Xbox shipping games on PlayStation and Switch 3:10:49 - Oblivion Remake gameplay details 3:37:01 - Game Pass Pick Of The Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the last show of the year! It's Time To Vote For 2025's Most Anticipated TTRPGs! D&D Releases Playtest for Updated Artificer Pathfinder Launches Playtest for Necromancer and Runesmith Classes Vegan D&D Footwear and Accessories Modiphius Launches New Mediaeval TTRPG Doomsong ‘Baldur's Gate 3's Minthara Gets Scrooged in Larian Studios' Advent Calendar Pathfinder Replica: Baby Goblin Life-Sized Figure Dreadful Blessings – A Mechanic to Protect 5e Boss Monsters Tales of the Valiant Starter Set Solasta 2 Revealed At The Game Awards, Early Access Coming Next Year Superman Official Teaser Trailer

This Week: The 2024 Game Awards gave us plenty to talk about, from Astro Bot winning Game of the Year to Amir Satvat’s moving Game Changers award speech. We break down the surprise announcements, including Elden Ring: Nightreign, CD Projekt Red’s reveal of The Witcher 4, and Naughty Dog’s new sci-fi adventure Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Plus, the head of Larian Studios, makers of Baldur's Gate 3, made headlines with a powerful callout on industry layoffs, and Henry Cavill is officially bringing Warhammer 40k to life in a new Amazon series. Our guest Victor Lucas joins as we dive into the best moments and winners from last week's Game Awards!

¡NUEVO PROGRAMA! Llegó la hora. Por fin os traemos el monográfico dedicado a Baldur's Gate III, el mejor juego de 2023 y uno de los mejores de la historia. Vuelve el rol en estado puro, y vuelve Dungeon & Dragons por todo lo alto de la mano de Larian Studios. Nos acompañan en esta gran aventura por los Reinos Olvidados: Angel "Bizarre", de Deep Games, Edu Harkonnen, de Kanagawa Podcast, y Zaphariel, de La Voz de Horus. Esperamos que os mole.

This week a big announcement by Larian Studios for Baldurs Gate 3. Also GDM Jay's Ravenloft game, Lycanthropy, and ecology of the Rakshasa.

A short episode to tide you over this Thanksgiving Holiday. Some Big news out of Sony, and Ubisoft. Plus Lucasfilm moves up the premier of Star Wars Skeleton Crew, and Wicked and Gladiator 2 duke it out at the box office. And I went to Disneyland over the weekend, lets have a chat about the new rides.

Divine Divinity erschien 2002 und markierte gleich zwei wichtige Startschüsse: Für das belgische Team von Larian Studios, das über 20 Jahre später Baldur's Gate 3 entwickeln sollte, war es das allererste Rollenspiel. Und für Stefan Gries, der die Spielwelt von Divine Divinity erschuf, der allererste Job in der Spielebranche als Autor. Dom Schott aber bekam von alledem absolut gar nichts mit, weil im gleichen Jahr Age of Mythology erschien, das alle Aufmerksamkeit an sich fesselte. Heute, über 20 Jahre später, nimmt Dom endlich noch einmal Anlauf, um Divine Divinity nachzuholen: Ein Rollenspiel, das stark mit damaligen Diablo-Hype flirtete, kommerziell super erfolgreich war und heute als typischer Klassiker aus der zweiten Reihe gilt. Und für dieses Abenteuer ist niemand geringeres als Stefan Gries ans Mikrofon getreten, um von Anekdoten und seinen Erinnerungen an die Zeit zu berichten, als sich Larian Games (und Stefan Gries) zum ersten Mal an einem Rollenspiel versuchten.

If a AAA game studio is closed, was it ever a AAA studio? Netflix closed their AAA game studio before even announcing a project. The US Copyright Office declined a DMCA exception for Video Game Libraries looking to help researchers access their materials online. A Larian Studios executive made comments about Ubisoft's drive to be more subscription only after the new Prince of Persia was declared not profitable and the team disbanded. Then we talk to Rob about game preservation - which is a very hot topic for him. (Language alert!)

In this episode, we discuss Baldur's Gate 3 by Larian Studios. We break down the character, combat and story of the epic fantasy RPG.  22:15 - Character Creation and Playable Characters 57:15 - Combat and Encounters 1:55:20 - Tom Awesome's Top 5 - Similarities and Differences from D&D 2:20:15 - Story Outside is Overrated is presented by Premier Health. Thank you for listening! Please support OiO on Patreon. Contributions start at $2 a month. Download and subscribe to OiO wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with us on Facebook or email the show. Music courtesy of: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music. 

We chat with one of the lead vocalists for Larian Studios hit game Baulders Gate 3 Mariya aka Melethiel, and discuss her career journey on stage, other projects, and LARPing. We also discuss fan favorite song "Raphael's Final Act" which also led to BG3 winning an award for best music.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest03:00 Maria's Journey to Baldur's Gate 306:03 The Experience of Performing in Theater09:01 Voice Acting and Music in Gaming11:55 LARPing: A Unique Hobby14:56 The Impact of Baldur's Gate 3's Music18:07 Live Performances and Concert Experiences21:11 Future Projects and Aspirations24:01 Training and Vocal Techniques26:59 Passion Projects and Dream Roles42:12 Voice Acting Aspirations44:19 Tavern Singing and LARPing Experiences52:18 Gaming Journeys and Preferences01:00:08 Exploring Horror Games and Lore01:06:27 Warhammer and Tabletop Gaming01:17:17 Closing Thoughts and Future CollaborationsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/gzchopshop. Support us by becoming a GZ Chop Shop member at https://plus.acast.com/s/gzchopshop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the podcast, we're diving into the latest trailers and upcoming releases that you won't want to miss! First, we'll explore Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In, a film that channels the vibe of an anime or manga. Then, we'll check out Goldilocks and The Three Bears: Death and Porridge—a delightfully absurd ride that's as entertaining as it is ridiculous. We'll also break down the thrilling trailer for Coup!. Looking ahead, we're excited about some highly anticipated releases. We'll preview The Zombie Wedding, an indie horror film promising plenty of fun. Plus, we'll discuss Kevin Smith's new project, The 4:30 Movie, and the eagerly awaited TRANSFORMERS ONE. In gaming news, Concord is shutting down after just two weeks, but refunds are rolling out and there's buzz about a possible future as a free-to-play game. We'll also talk about Xbox's backward compatibility issues and an incredible deal from Larian Studios, where you can grab their entire catalog for under $100. Follow us @3geekspodcast and email us at 3geekspodcast@gmail.com with your questions or suggestions. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share! #MovieTrailers #IndieHorror #GamingNews #KevinSmith #TransformersOne Want to create your own live streams? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/57449130

Welcome to the BBG podcast! Today, we venture into the heart of Larian Studios, the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed Baldur's Gate 3. John O'Brien and Greg Lidstone unveil the culture and processes behind the game's cinematic development, offering insights into adapting to an evolving story and nurturing a collaborative environment. Key Points: Embracing Fluidity: Baldur's Gate 3's development was a dynamic process, with story elements and cinematic scenes constantly changing. Larian Studios' structure fostered adaptability, allowing teams to react to these changes and seize opportunities. Collective Decision-Making, Singular Vision: Decision-making at Larian was a collaborative effort involving various team leads and prioritizing player experience above all else, with decisions framed against an aligned vision everyone shared. Open Communication & Trust: The studio thrives on transparent communication and a deep-seated trust in its team members. This fosters autonomy and allows individuals to take ownership of their creative contributions. The Human Element: Building a great game isn't just about project management; it's about embracing the human element. Larian encourages its developers to make games they are passionate about, fostering a sense of personal investment and creative fulfillment. Baldur's Gate 3 stands as a testament to the power of adaptability, trust, and open communication in game development. Larian Studios' approach highlights the importance of embracing change, fostering a culture of collaboration, and empowering individuals to contribute their unique creativity. Share your thoughts! What are your key takeaways from John and Greg's experiences? How do you navigate the challenges of adaptation and collaboration in your own projects? Let us know in the comments below!   Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell for more episodes. Your feedback and support are greatly appreciated, and we look forward to bringing you more valuable content. See you next time! To learn more about Larian Studios: • Larian Studios Website: https://larian.com/ • Larian Studios LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/larian-studios/ • Baldur's Gate 3 Website: https://baldursgate3.game/    Our discord community is live! Join here to engage with leaders and producers in game dev looking to make our industry a better place that makes better games: https://discord.gg/ySCPS5aMcQ   If you're interested in an online course on becoming a better game producer, head here: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg/succeeding-in-game-production Subscribe to our newsletter for more game development tips and resources: https://www.buildingbettergames.gg/newsletter   Ben's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-carcich/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildingbettergames

Em O X do Controle Top, PH Lutti Lippe e Bruna Penilhas criam listas e rankings baseados no mundo dos games. Neste episódio, selecionamos estúdios de videogame que tiveram sua trajetória drasticamente mudada por um jogo lançado. Em meio a aquisições, fracassos e ambições, a indústria de videogames têm histórias fascinantes de projetos que foram um ponto de virada. MARCAÇÕES DE TEMPO (0:00:00)  - Abertura (0:04:00) - NetherRealm  (0:09:44) - Hello Games  (0:19:26) - Nintendo (time de Zelda) (0:26:32) - Larian Studios (0:33:27) - Epic Games  (0:41:45) - CD Projekt RED  (0:53:15) - FromSoftware   Apoie O X do Controle: orelo.cc/xdocontrole Contato: contato@xdocontrole.com Siga o @xdocontrole nas outras redes: https://linkme.bio/xdocontrole CRÉDITOS: Apresentação: PH Lutti Lippe e Bruna Penilhas  Roteiro: PH Lutti Lippe Edição: Yoshi Ohashi Thumbnail: Lucas Ferreira #BaldursGate3 #MortalKombat #TheWitcher3 Seja apoiador | YouTube | Twitter | Instagram | Tik Tok Nossas plataformas Contato: contato@xdocontrole.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/get-the-funk-in  License code: RLN6DU9ITCHFMIED

The Nintendo Entertainment Podcast is here, and Nintendo has thrown us some interesting stuff for us to discuss this week! First, the team discusses their gaming exploits! Todd preps himself to FINALLY get Emblem Ike...hopefully, and is actually bound by NDA on another game! Then, Will talks Anime NYC and the cool voice actors he's met! As for games, he's been playing FEH, Black Myth Wukong and more! In the news, the duo quickly break down the Partner's Showcase and the surprises that were in it! Also, Keanu Reeves is indeed Shadow The Hedgehog, Sakurai reveals the true origins of the Smash Bros Dojo, Ace Attorney Investigations get a demo, and more! Finally, Todd and Will break down the thoughts of a certain Larian Studios member who feels that games should be priced based on "quality" versus the "scale" that they are on now. Do the duo agree? Find out here! So sit back, relax, and enjoy the Nintendo Entertainment Podcast!

RJ (aka Redsun55) is starting a Twitch stream series of Baldur's Gate 3 on Wednesday evenings from 7pm-9pm EST, starting August 21, 2024! FOLLOW RJ ON TWITCH HERE AND TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS TO KNOW WHEN HE GOES LIVE! Correction: Baldur's Gate III actually takes place in the Forgotten Realms, of which Faerûn is a part of, and is the main location of the game. Announcement music by RJ Moore, main melody composed by Kyle Rice. "Baldur's Gate III" logo and key art by Larian Studios and Wizards of the Coast.

Cheyenne joins Ben in the studio this week for an episode a year in the making!  They start off talking about a big move that Cheyenne is making this year and what games they are playing.  Cheyenne has been playing a couple of Larian Studios game and romancing mostly vampires.  Ben has finished Pacific Drive and is trying to figure out what he's going to play next.  The hosts discuss the definition, share their results from a wikiHow “What is your aesthetic” quiz, and talk about how the definition has changed in recent decades.  They also take a peek at the Aesthetics Wiki and talk about recent TikTok shenanigans before moving on to discussing their favorite video game aesthetics.  Before closing the show, they ponder and explore what censorship in today's gaming environment looks like.   00:00:20 - And Ben will, moving to Portland, explaining the podcast in a bag, and Ben's “mo” 00:02:08 - The Rand McNally store, Cheyenne's “Eras Tour,” and 1200 hours invested in BG3 00:05:05 - Experiencing simulated bears for science, having legs, and Pacific Drive is done 00:10:28 - Romancing things in games, not enough tabletop taglines, and on to the definition 00:14:35 - How generation Z uses the word, the quiz, Y2K and Cottagecore, and the suffix 00:19:08 - Normcore, Dark Academia and E-kids, transcending image, and what is Ben's vibe  00:22:47 - It's giving Beigecore, investigating the Wiki, and pronouncing Sega Uranus properly  00:28:00 - Traditional aesthetics, beauty is subjective, the inspiration of an image, and TikTok 00:32:15 - Filters, the kind of talker, Dada expression, and ByteDance divestiture speculation 00:37:31 - Asking intelligent questions, Congressional Dadcore, and wearing appropriate attire  00:42:04 - The first and last time, in Cheyenne-ese, a black and white realm, and Vanillaware  00:46:51 - Style documents, thoughts on censorship and graphics, and Shift Up's Stellar Blade  00:52:21 - Changing demographics of players, identifying with characters, and connections  00:55:14 - Reflective morons making a difference, voices being acknowledged, and toxicity  00:58:31 - Just a misunderstanding, Cheyenne's vampire hill, and moving towards inclusivity 01:00:35 - Not engaging, opinions about “barrelmancy,” and a Dadcore time out is needed 01:04:54 - Closing thoughts, the importance of aesthetics in games, and we're ALL Beigecore!    Follow Two Vague on… Our website: https://www.twovaguepodcast.com  On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/two_vague_podcast On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twovaguepodcast For ALL of your Partly Robot Industries and 2VP merchandise NEEDS, check out the Partly Robot Industries store at TEEPUBLIC! https://www.teepublic.com/user/partly-robot-industries For show appearance and other inquiries, contact us at: twovaguepodcast@gmail.com References, Links, and Tags The Aesthetics Wiki  https://aesthetics.fandom.com/wiki/Aesthetics_Wiki #Podbean #DIYPodcast #ApplePodcast #VideoGames #Trivia #Comedy #Talkshow #2VP #TwoVaguePodcast #PodernFamily #InterviewShow #GamersofThreads #GamerThreads #Portland #AestheticsWiki #PartlyRobotIndustries #TeePublic 

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we're both unavailable, but we catch you up on the mailbag! Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Issues covered: a review prompting discussion of Majora's Mask, some discussion of time loop games, a very difficult to find character, hard to find stuff in older games, Easter Eggs in games we've put in or in games we knew, the Jar-Jar model, the hidden command-line, keeping the love alive, teaching a bit of a design course, should have gone into film, starting our own company, being inspired by GDC, being reminded of the passion, getting the gang back together, green Tahoma, bringing in marketing, comparative marketing, tapping into the lizard brain, a title having to be many things, legal search for copyright/trademark, why is it called Europa, whether or not it's possible not to grind, the mental state required, the time pressure of the podcast, a place to play for elite players, the relative ease of critical paths in later games, completionist vs main-line content, the requirement to broaden games' appeal, how many people finish games as a percentage, making 30% of the end of the game, the Deep Dungeon of Final Fantasy Tactics, rescuing the dragon, fighting the high end critters, Cloud Strife and his headache, diving into the Deep Dungeon, lighting and the dark dungeon, how to unlock the calculator, the strategy for finding the dungeon exits, Brett's theory about Cloud, connections with Viet Nam, localization issue?, deciding on a post-credits sequence. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: _Iceboy_, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Groundhog's Day, Super Time Force Ultra, PlayStation, Housemarque, Returnal, Deathloop, Outer Wilds, Ashton Herrmann, Pokemon Red/Blue, Street Fighter 2, DB Weiss, Lucky Wander Boy, Jamie Fristrom, Adventure, Mortal Kombat, Republic Commando, Force Unleashed, Greg Knight, Greg Land, Harley Baldwin, Star Wars: Starfighter, Dave K, Diablo, Far Cry 2, Thief, Bethesda Game Studios, Brainy Gamer/Michael Abbott, This War of Mine, Call of Duty, Ian Milham, Tim-mento, Trespasser, Baldur's Gate 3, Dungeons & Dragons, Michael #1, Hero of the Circinus Galaxy, Tacoma, John Feil, Halo (series), Disney Infinity, Medal of Honor, Call of Duty, Robert Heinlein, 2010, Tomb Raider, Michael #2, Tactics Ogre/Ogre Battle, Space Quest/King's Quest, Plundered Hearts, Larian Studios, BioWare, The Witcher III,  Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia, Metal Gear, Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy VII, Kingdom Hearts, Square Enix, Apocalypse Now, Ladyhawke, The Doors. Errata: Lucky Wander Boy was written by D. B. Weiss (which admittedly, is German for white). We regret the error. Next time:  TBA Twitch: timlongojr, Twitter/Threads/Insta: @devgameclub Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com

One of the reasons behind the immense popularity of this hit multiplayer roleplaying game is its incredible soundtrack. Today, we are joined by the Audio Director of Larian Studios — the makers of “Baldur's Gate 3” — Stefan Randelshofer, along with our guest host, Dolby's Senior Game Developer Relations Manager, Alistair Hirst, in a live discussion from this year's Game Developers Conference, to discuss what went into creating the rich, sonic atmosphere of the video game.“There is a complete architecture for 3D audio that allows you to listen to 3D audio objects. You can make that work automatically and you can facilitate those 3D audio objects and that gives you so many chances to be more immersed in what you're doing. In a world like Baldur's Gate, there's so much stuff going on. In the city, when people talk around you. You have a cool combat — if you have one of the spells fly by. So it really gives you the perspective of being there. Therefore, that was the reason for me to go into this Dolby setup”—Stefan Randelshofer, Audio Director, “Baldur's Gate 3”Be sure to check out “Baldur's Gate 3”, available on PC, Steam, and consoles.Please subscribe to Dolby Creator Talks wherever you get your podcasts.You can also check out the video for this episode.Learn more about the Dolby Institute and check out Dolby.com. Connect with Dolby on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

Andrew is out this week so Dylan called on both of his siblings to fill in! This week they are discussing Baldur's Gate 3!Baldur's Gate 3 is a 2023 role-playing video game developed and published by Larian Studios. It is the third main installment to the Baldur's Gate series, based on the tabletop fantasy role-playing system of Dungeons & Dragons. A partial version of the game was released in early access format for macOS and Windows in October 2020. It remained in early access until its full release for Windows in August 2023, with versions for PlayStation 5, macOS, and Xbox Series X/S releasing later that year.Baldur's Gate 3 received critical acclaim, with praise for its gameplay, narrative, and production quality. It won many Game of the Year awards and became the first game that won GOTY awards at all five major video game award ceremonies at the Golden Joystick Awards, The Game Awards, the D.I.C.E. Awards, the Game Developers Choice Awards, and the British Academy Games Awards.TIMESTAMPSSpoiler Section - 54:39Verdicts - 2:25:55WEBSITE https://www.fngamers.com/DISCORD https://discord.gg/euhEYZxC58 TWITTERhttps://twitter.com/F_N_GamerzINSTAGRAMhttps://www.instagram.com/yourfriendlyneighborhoodgamers/YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRgS_YRAM8_PlWNvxrjQshAFANTASY CRITIC LEAGUEhttps://www.fantasycritic.gSupport the Show.

We're joined by DansGaming this week to chat about all the amazing films we've been watching and how the newest Elden Ring trailer is peak cinema. Then we have a long discussion over Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 not blowing the socks off everyone and how it's difficult not to see the game in a vacuum after all the recent XBOX studio closures. Should we start worrying for Ninja Theory (some broad spoilers!) Valve is making a new game, The Last of Us 2 director: Neil Druckmann on AI, Diablo 4 season 4 and more! 0:00 - Intro/The schedule2:20 - Jupiter Ascending happened10:10 - Dune part 214:00 - The Equalizer16:50 - Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree20:30 - Larian Studios opens a 7th studio23:30 - IGN buys larger share in games media37:30 - Leaks~39:50 - Warhammer 40K45:20 - Senua's Saga: Hellblade 21:08:00 - Hellblade 2 spoilers 1:15:00 - Spoilers end1:24:40 - Shakeups at Helldivers 2 studio1:31:00 - The King1:42:20 - Valve's new game1:51:30 - Neil Druckmann's AI2:04:20 - Diablo 4 season 42:15:40 - 33 Immortals3:36:25 - V Rising2:54:30 - Stellar Blade2:57:40 - ShoutoutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of Shack Together! Today's show is brought to you by your host, Asif Khan, myself Joe Stasio, and Senior Editor TJ Denzer. In this episode, we dive into what games we've been playing, including Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns and Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and the mystifying Animal Well. Plus, we play a few rounds of a brand new game called TV Toys, where Asif and TJ go head-to-head and try to decipher stylized re-mixes of popular video game titles. During Story Time, we cover news about Tesla ending Steam support in its vehicles, Larian Studios opening a new studio in Warsaw, Jason Voorhees joining the roster of MultiVersus, and of course a whole bunch of updates on what's happening in AI, as is our recent prerogative. That'll do it for today's episode. Thanks so much, as always, for listening and enjoy!

This week on the Game Deflators Podcast, John and Ryan discuss their ideal settings for the next Fallout game. They share their personal preferences and explore the possibilities. Additionally, Ryan provides his thoughts on the show, and if it's all he could want in a Fallout show. John and Ryan also discuss a recent interview with Larian Studios regarding their thoughts on video game marketing, and the duo discuss some recent leaks for the Nintendo Switch 2 from a gaming accessory developer. Capping off the episode, the guys review Jet Force Gemini, a classic title on the N64 and NSO. Despite its affordability, they discuss the reasons behind its budget-friendly price tag and the issues some gamers may face. Want more Game Deflators content? Find us at www.thegamedeflators.com     Find us on Social Media Twitter @GameDeflators Instagram @TheGameDeflators Facebook @TheGameDeflators YouTube @The Game Deflators   Game Deflators Logo Created by J_Ricks_Art Permission for intro and outro music provided by Matthew Huffaker http://www.youtube.com/user/teknoaxe 2_25_18 

Sometimes I try to write clever little descriptions about the games on the show, but this week's game doesn't feel like it needs it.** Baldur's Gate 3, by **Larian Studios, excels in just about everything it sets out to do. It has impressive writing, almost unparalleled choice-based storytelling, memorable characters, a deep and engaging combat system, and tons of immersive sim elements that make each playthrough really feel like your own. It's one of the best games I've ever played, and I was joined by returning guests Jim Rodeman and Chris Rettig to discuss it! TIMESTAMPS Intros/Personal Histories/Opening Thoughts 2:47 Story Setup/Characters 19:57 Choice-Based Storytelling/Quest Design 44:22 Visuals/Presentation/Music 59:05 Gameplay/Combat 1:12:41 Closing Thoughts/Recommendations 1:57:40 SPOILER SECTION IS IN ITS OWN EPISODE (https://talesfromthebacklog.fireside.fm/bg3spoilers) THIS TIME Charity Streaming Event: We are doing a charity streaming event from April 20th-28th 2024 to benefit Suicide Awareness Voices of Education in honor of a friend we lost. Please check out the stream schedule HERE (https://x.com/Fireheart_Media/status/1780232053776093389) and consider donating HERE (https://tiltify.com/+chris-vertigo2hell-memorial-benefitting-save/chriss-memorial-streams). Support Tales from the Backlog on Patreon! (https://patreon.com/realdavejackson) or buy me a coffee on Ko-fi (https://ko-fi.com/realdavejackson)! Join the Tales from the Backlog Discord server! (https://discord.gg/V3ZHz3vYQR) Social Media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/talesfromthebacklog/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/tftblpod) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TalesfromtheBacklog/) Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://www.instagram.com/jackallencaricatures/ and his other pages (https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures) Listen to A Top 3 Podcast on Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-top-3-podcast/id1555269504), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2euGp3pWi7Hy1c6fmY526O?si=0ebcb770618c460c) and other podcast platforms (atop3podcast.fireside.fm)!

Colin and Chris review the Fallout television series on Amazon Prime. We got our first official footage of Wolverine in the upcoming Deadpool sequel, Larian Studios is finishing up their continued work on Baldur's Gate 3, Hasbro is desperate to keep the franchise alive, Quentin Tarantino calls it quits on his tenth movie, Fallout fans are crashing sites, and more!Reach us via email: simplywhelmedmailbag@gmail.comTwitter: @whelmed_simplyInstagram: simplywhelmedpodcastFacebook: The Simply Whelmed Podcast

This week, we're on the hunt for a garbage can and talk about the Nintendo Indie Showcase, Space Ghost Coast to Coast's 30th anniversary, a Golden Axe cartoon in the works, Hasbro making Baldur's Gate 4 without Larian Studios, and Check 'Ems of Amazon's Fallout, The Proud Family, X-Men '97 AND MORE! We want to thank David Pencil for our original intro/outro. You can find more of his work at DavidPencil.com (https://www.davidpencil.com/). Hey! Do you like our logo? Do you also like t-shirts, mugs, and other cool stuff? Well, now you can get a shirt or mug with our logo! Head to our TeePublic (https://www.teepublic.com/user/nerdoverloadnow) page to check them out!

Dave and MJC dive into the world of Fallout with the recent release of Amazon's Fallout series and try and pinpoint a game Dave could try out. In the news, We have alleged PS5 Pro specs, Ghost of Tsushima on PC's PSN integration, and Larian Studios plans for the future. The opening song is Deja Vu by Popskyy - https://popskyy.bandcamp.com/If you'd like to donate to us using PayPal, you can do so with this link. https://www.paypal.me/digitaldaysgamingIf you would like to order DDG merchandise click below: https://teespring.com/digital-days-gamingPatreonDiscordTwitter: @DigitalDaysPodDave Twitter: @GoodDaveHuntMichael Twitter: @The1stMJCTwitch: @DigitalDaysGamingFacebook PageFacebook GroupYouTubeTikTok

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we continue our series on 2003's Beyond Good & Evil. We talk a lot more about the camera, how it compares with Zelda some more, and other topics. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Through the Slaughterhouse Issues covered: pigs and pokes, hubs and spokes, feeling like a bigger place, manufacturing the sense of evolutionary trees, getting turned around in dungeons, having a rare moment with a whale, relatable science fiction, SAC and showing character information, a baby step towards tracking, re-purchasable resources, inconsistency of pearl gathering, what you use pearls for, a weird hybrid of various games, not getting the shark names (carcharadon), finding the most difficult looters cave first, going on tilt, competing for Francis's pearl, finding the Alpha Section areas in the pedestrian district, a cool vehicle, camera issues, fun boat physics, having a hard time tiptoe-ing through narrow areas, "a partnership between camera and level design," the many demands on the camera from different departments, you can brute force at cost, going a different direction with cameras, a dungeon sewn together from three different mini-dungeons, the map and solving design problems (or not), getting off and on the hovercraft, the bee in Skyrim, the diagetic save game and cutting the camera, Tim's poor port, how is the title tied in, the state of the industry, standing by your beliefs, businesses taking advantage of cheap money and making bad bets. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: LoZ: Ocarina of Time, Star Wars, Star Trek, Breath of the Wild, Okami, Nintendo, Mario, Mission: Impossible, Jackie Chan, Half-Life, Diddy Kong Racing, Prince of Persia (series), Remi Lacoste, Ghost Recon, Assassin's Creed, Tomb Raider, Skyrim, Nathan Purkeypile, Jean Simonet, Sasha/ScaryTiger, Friedrich Nietzsche, Larian Studios, Sony, Final Fantasy VI, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia. Next time: Finish the game! Twitch: brettdouville or timlongojr, instagram:timlongojr, Twitter: @devgameclub Discord DevGameClub@gmail.com

From Last Month's Dublin Comic Con, Word Balloon's Irish correspondent Eoin McCauley interviews 4 creators of comics games and television...Rapha Lobosco, the current artist on Dynamite's James Bond Comic with Garth Ennis.Pádraig Murphy, a producer from Cubicle 7 games, discussing his work with Warhammer., including Henry Cavill coming in to work on the Warhammer franchiseJohn O'Brien, who has been a producer on the world building team at Larian Studios for the last 3 years working on Baldur's Gate 3, recently voted Game of the Year.Jay Cosgrave the owner, founder, and head instructor of Victorious Stage Combat. Ireland's leading and only full time stage combat School. Jay has worked as a Stunt Performer and actor on Vikings, Vikings: Valhalla, Kin, Penny Dreadful, and much more. He joins the DCC panel room to discuss his upcoming sci-fi project 'Nevermore'.

This week: Larian Studios speaks out on industry layoffs, Xbox unveils their next-gen plans, and we dive into the latest buzz surrounding the major game announcements slated for this summer. In other news, Nintendo shuts down 3DS and WiiU servers, the KOTOR Remake is safe and sound, and the Among Us TV series drops its final cast reveal. Plus, my chat with Parris Lilly in which we discuss the importance of game preservation and our biggest hopes and dreams for the next Xbox console.

Ben, Jessica Clemons, and Matt James react to the trailer for ‘Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra,' the news that Larian Studios will not be making more ‘Baldur's Gate,' and a report that Sony has paused production of the PSVR2. Then they break down three big new games that came out on the same day (‘Dragon's Dogma 2,' ‘Rise of the Ronin,' and ‘Princess Peach: Showtime!') in a spoiler-free discussion to determine which one won the day (22:23) Host: Ben Lindbergh Guests: Jessica Clemons and Matt James Producer: Devon Renaldo Additional Production Supervision: Arjuna Ramgopal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, we delve into the recent update patch for Helldivers 2, exploring the flying bugs terminids and uncovering valuable lessons for the wider gaming industry. Carrie shares her experiences diving back into Stardew Valley with the latest 1.6 update, discussing its impact and improvements. We also discuss comments made at the GDC Awards, including the criticism of publisher greed by Larian Studios head Swen Vincke. We react to the Baldur's Gate 3 news and Larian Studios' decision to move on from the franchise. Additionally, we examine the controversy surrounding microtransactions and DLC in Dragon's Dogma 2 as revealed in recent Steam reviews.

Cohh has returned with tales from his week at GDC! News has also returned from GDC as we learn Larian Studios is done with Baldur's Gate 3 and Dungeons & Dragons, Ubisoft shows off generative AI & more! We chat about the Apex Legends hack, Riot's MMO resurfaces, Dawntrail gets a release date and then we talk a whole bunch about Dragon's Dogma 2! 0:00 - Frosted tips 5:30 - Bidets 9:30 - TV 12:20 - Cohh went to GDC 31:40 - Larian done with Baldur's Gate 44:50 - Ubisoft AI 54:30 - Will Smith was making a zombie game? 58:50 - APEX Legends hack 1:03:30 - Riot's MMO not set in League of Legends 1:07:40 - FFXIV Dawntrail gets a release date 1:12:00 - Overwatch 2 PVE completely scaled back 1:14:40 - Steam families 1:17:40 - Watch Parties dead on Twitch 1:34:20 - VR 1:36:20 - Dragon's Dogma $2.99 2:02:00 - Dragon's Dogma 2 is amazing also 2:42:40 - Alone in the Dark 2:45:00 - ShoutoutsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Baldur's Gate 3 has been a long time coming, and boy howdy, it does not disappoint. How well has Larian Studios adapted the D&D 5E tabletop experience into the digital realm, and how many ways can you mess with your friends in the game's incredibly robust co-op offering? Find out inside!Also discussed: TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, Oppenheimer, THE FIRST SLAM DUNK